Next Gen composer John Rotar talks world premiere
BY YEN-RONG WONG We would like to welcome Yen-Rong Wong in her first story as a CutCommon contributor. At the ripe old age of […]
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Writer-musicians bring the latest from Australia’s classical and new music scene
Performers and composers talk new Australian music
BY RACHEL BRUERVILLE When thinking about chamber music, the combination of recorder and percussion may not be the first thing that comes to mind. […]
Queer and Now: Sally Whitwell, composer
BY JASSY ROBERTSON Many composers and musicians will allow their art to speak for itself. Not often are they asked about their personal lives. […]
Art and music combine for Live at Level 28
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Imagine: You can hear the abstract sounds of melodies from a nearby space. Wine glass in hand, you stride past an […]
Clayderman: Snobbery, going viral, and meeting Paul McCartney
BY SAMUEL COTTELL I feel like I’ve known Richard Clayderman – at least, his music – for a long time. When I was a […]
What is the future of Australian arts journalism?
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE, EDITOR Arts journalism in Australia faces a challenging future. The news that Fairfax has announced it will cut 125 positions, demolishing its coverage of the arts […]
Katie Noonan sings against domestic violence
BY SYLVIE WOODS Family and domestic violence towards women results in a police call-out every two minutes across Australia. Another harrowing average? At least […]
Monica Curro guides us through the art music world
BY MARLENE RADICE We would like to welcome Marlene in her first story as a CutCommon contributor. The prospect of performing experimental music can […]
Behind the Conversation with Matthew Lorenzon
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE/MAKING WAVES Have you had a listen to the new Making Conversation podcast? Music journalist Matthew Lorenzon settles in for a chat with composer May […]
Composer Samantha Wolf reflects on identity and belonging
BY JO ST LEON We would like to welcome Jo St Leon in her first story as a CutCommon contributor. Composer Samantha Wolf was […]